Question

An electronic store charges 8% sales tax. A customer buys a television for $550. How much tax in dollars will the customer pay for the television.

Answer 1

$44

Step-by-step explanation:

The customer will pay a tax that is equal to 8% of $550. So, we can calculate 8% of 550 as:

`550*8\text{ \% = 550}*(8)/(100)=44`

Therefore, the customer will pay $44 in tax for the television.